An order to make haste.

A sail plan in which the main and/or mizzen, or the foresail of a schooner, is of triangular shape, very long in the luff and set from a tall mast. This is almost now universal in all sailing yachts.

Charge made for local hauling by dray or truck. Same as Cartage.

Articles which are taken apart to reduce the cubic footage displaced or to make a better shipping unit and are to be re-assembled.

The rotating element of a machine and, in the case of a compressor, is composed of the impeller (impellers) and shaft, and may include shaft sleeves and a thrust balancing device.

An instrument that uses sound waves to measure the distance to the bottom.

The ship that carries an admiral's flag.

A stationary element that may be adjustable and which directs the flow medium to the inlet of an impeller.

Machines in which air or gas is compressed from initial pressure to an intermediate pressure in one or more cylinders or casings.

A floatation device shaped like a U and thrown to people in the water in emergencies.

Compression of a flat or standard bale of cotton to approximately 32 pounds per cubic foot. Usually applies to cotton exported or shipped coastwise.

An instrument designed to add lubrication into the compressed air line.

Loan issued against some security

is an ideal process that may be stopped and made to retrace its steps and restore to the systems or surroundings all work and heat previously removed. It is frictionless.

Sudden and rapid flow of tide in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up in the form of a wave. also known as Eagre.

(1) Shallow water. (2) An underwater sand bar or hill that has its top near the surface.

Difference between minimum and maximum pressures for an air compressor. Also called cut in-cut out or load-no load pressure range.

The frames or timbers of a ship as they rise from the keel to form the shape of the hull.

An expression of surprise or unbelief, as when a ship strikes a rock or shoal so hard that her timbers shiver.

A certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to satisfy import regulations of foreign countries; indicates that a U.S. shipment has been inspected and found free from harmful pests and plant diseases.